Rhonda has a Masters Degree in the field of psychotherapy and has maintained a private practice in the Tri-city area (Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge) since 1999. She has an extensive foundation in Health Sciences and Counselling which predates this. She has been the Lead Therapist and Clinical Director of The Kane Centre for Counselling and Consultation since 2004. She practices as an advanced psychotherapist and supervisor with special expertise in: Couple and Marriage Therapy, using two of the most highly acclaimed, empirically-based models available today. These are Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT), and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). Rhonda uses these models synergistically as each is proven to support people in achieving a high degree of success in couple and other relationships. Trauma Re-processing Therapy, with full certification in Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), one of the most highly regarded methods for the resolution of past and present traumatic experiences. Rhonda is registered with EMDRIA and EMDR Canada. She is specially trained to work with individuals with complex trauma and dissociative disorders. Spiritual Care Counselling, having attained extensive Pastoral Care Education and training. Rhonda is sensitive to the diverse cultural and religious needs of her clients. Supervisory qualifications through the AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy), as a licensed Approved Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Fellow, that has prepared her to train graduate and PhD level students wishing to enter and be qualified in the field of Counselling. She has published peer reviewed articles and research in the area of acquired brain injury and is currently writing a book on the subject of Trauma as it is experienced in the family System and Couples relationships. Rhonda’s website is www.thekanecentre.ca